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DeSoto State Park Primitive Campground
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13883 County. Road. 89
Fort Payne, AL 35967
1-800-568-8840
256-845-8286 (fax)
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Primitive Campground

Enjoy the solitude of DeSoto's Primitive camping area!

20 sites available
Central Water Faucet (No water on individual sites) -
Pit Toilets
Short Drive to access Comfort Station with showers & laundry facilities in Improved Campground
$12 for one tent and up to four people
$5 for extra tent, maximum two per site
$2 for extra person, maximum of eight people per site
Campfire ring  located at each site

Tents or open-air camping only,no pop-ups or vans allowed in Primitive area.

Reservations are now taken by calling 1-800-ALA-PARK or 256-845-5075

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Desoto Primitive Campground

Two Large Group Primitive Sites Available
Reservations taken at the Country Store for Large Group Sites

Call 256-845-5075 OR 1-800-ALA-PARK
Special Group Rates and Regulations apply

Campground registration & check-in is located at the Country Store & Information Center

Country Store Hours:

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday-Wednesday

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday-Saturday

After-store-hours Camping arrival:
Call 256-845-0051 on arrival, State Park Security will gladly assist you in completing the check-in process.

DeSoto.Campground@dcnr.alabama.gov

Register to camp at DeSoto's Country Store & Information Center.

Prices subject to change without notice

FREE Wireless Internet Access

For reservations and more information:
Call 256-845-5075 or 1-800-ALA-PARK

Desoto.Campground@dcnr.alabama.gov

* Lodge Lobby
* Restaurant
* Park Office
* Country Store

Access to Alabama State Parks and State Park Programs is available without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex or disabilities.